Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
1B1E20
RGB
27, 30, 32
HSL
204, 8%, 12%
HSB
204, 16%, 13%
CMYK
16, 6, 0, 87
LAB
11, -1, -2
LCH
11, 2, 241
OKLCH
0.23, 0.01, 237
XYZ
1, 1, 2
LUV
11, -1, -1
HWB
204, 11%, 87%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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